In Brief

Bogala Graphite to explore more deposits

Bogala Graphite Plc. plans to explore more land for the long-standing export mineral for which the country has become famous. The company announced in a recent stock market disclosure that it has received approval from the Geological Survey and Mines Bureau to explore two new graphite deposits in the Kegalle and Kalutara districts.

SLAF 33rd Intake to celebrate anniversary

The 33rd Intake of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) will celebrate its 44th anniversary (1969 – 2013) in November, with an excursion to Stable Hill, Diyatalawa, where the Airmen underwent training at the Ground Combat and Recruit Training Unit of the Royal Ceylon Air Force, 44 years ago.

It is coordinated by the Steering Committee Chairman, T.A.S. de Silva (+94719811687) and the Media Co-ordinator, K.A. Ariyapala (+94776250508).

Seminar in Puttalam

The Information Department is conducting seminars in all districts to educate provincial mediamen on development work being carried out in the country.

A seminar will be held in this connection on July 2 at the Puttalam District Secretariat.

The key note address will be delivered by the Director of Higher Institute for Legal Education Dr. D.M. Karunaratne veteran media personnel will address the provincial media men in Puttalam district.

WASLAM Pre-Ramazan sale

The Women’s Association of Sri Lanka Malays (WASLAM) will celebrate its thrid anniversary with pre-Ramazan sale on June 30 from 10 am to 6 pm at the Malay Cricket Club – Padang, Off Kew Road, Colombo 2.

Songs and dance including a cultural show will be one of the highlights of the day.

GFS Hall turns 90

The Girls’ Friendly Society (GFS) will conduct a thanksgiving service this evening to mark the 90th anniversary of the GFS Hall which was opened on June 23, 1923.

Poson dansala

The Crow Island Beach Park Management Society will hold a Poson Poya dansala for the sixth consecutive year at the Sri Bodhirajarama Vihara, Crow Island, Colombo 15 on June 23 at 7 p.m.

Old Zahirians fellowship on June 29

The Zahira College Old Boys’ Association will commemorate the 120th anniversary of the College with a fellowship dinner on Saturday, June 29, 2013 at the College.

The event is coordinated by the Chairman, Dinner Committee Muheed Sakaf. (0777728275)

SoS: Liver transplant

Baby Prabad Lakshan of 122, Ranketi Uyana, Hindagolla, Barandana, Kurunegala has been diagnosed by Senior Paediatric Hepatalogist, Dr. Naresh P. Shanmugam of Global Health City, India as being afflicted with Cholestatic liver disease, which needs liver transplantation. The approximate cost of the surgery is estimated to be around US $ 45,000.

His parents request public contributions to be remitted to to their A/C No. 019020437723 of the Hatton National Bank, Kurunegala or A/c 927226 of Bank of Ceylon, Kurunegala.

For details, please contact 077-0561525.